The North County Transit District (NCTD, The District) is unveiling their new bi-level COASTER cab cars and coaches in celebration of the COASTER’s 30th Anniversary. New bi-levels will be open to the media, officials, and the public to tour.
On February 27, 1995, the COASTER commuter rail service commenced with six morning trains and six evening trains. Today, more than 190 trains operate each week taking passengers along the coastal corridor. COASTER provides a reliable transportation service for residents and visitors within San Diego County, alleviating congestion on the surrounding roadways and providing a necessary travel option for many commuters.
When:
Friday, February 21, 2025
10 a.m.
Where:
Oceanside Transit Center
205 S. Tremont St., Oceanside, 92054
Platform 1
Who:
U.S. Representative, Mike Levin, CA-49
Mayor Pro Tempore Priya Bhat-Patel, City of Carlsbad, NCTD Board Chair
Mayor Lesa Heebner, City of Solana Beach, SANDAG Board Chair
Shawn M. Donaghy, NCTD Chief Executive Officer
Visuals:
Unveiling/tour of the new bi-level cab/coach cars
Ribbon cutting
COASTER 30th Commemorative PRONTO Card
About NCTD
The North County Transit District is a public transportation agency providing critical multi-modal services throughout North San Diego County and into downtown San Diego. NCTD is designated as a rail common carrier by the Surface Transportation Board based on the movement of interstate commerce on the tracks and the Railroad of Record by the Federal Railroad Administration responsible for safety over the entire San Diego portion of the LOSSAN corridor, the nation’s second largest passenger rail network. NCTD’s system includes BREEZE buses (with FLEX service), COASTER commuter trains, SPRINTER hybrid rail trains, LIFT paratransit service, and NCTD+ On-Demand and is one of only three public transit agencies in the nation to operate heavy rail, hybrid rail, and bus service. For more information visit: GoNCTD.com.
